Diploma qualification
or pathway to a business degree at MQU, UTS or ICMS.
Organisations around the world require people with broad business and management skills. The Diploma of Business allows you to study an innovative blend of business subjects, opening up a range of potential job opportunities – and further study options.
The Diploma of Business equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in any sector of the diverse and dynamic business industry.
You will gain an insight into key elements of business and deepen your understanding of contemporary business practices, with an opportunity to choose two electives subjects that suit your interests. This allows you to tailor your diploma to your unique career goals.
Aspire Institute is a trading name of ICMS (the International College of Management, Sydney Pty Ltd). All Aspire diploma students are part of the greater ICMS student community, with lectures held at our Northern Beaches Campus or at our Sydney City Campus, subject to availability. Aspire students receive dedicated academic support, including study skills.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply foundational business knowledge and concepts to routine business situations.
- Identify and use appropriate sources of data to address business problems and inform solutions in a business context.
- Explain the importance of ethical, sustainable, and responsible business practices in a global business environment.
- Utilise digital tools and technology to demonstrate innovation in a range of business situations.
- Communicate and provide information effectively using written, oral, and visual formats to suit different business audiences.
- Apply teamwork and collaboration skills to participate effectively in team activities and achieve improvements within business contexts.
Personalised Support
The Student Success Centre (SSC) provides Academic Learning Advisors at all campuses to help Aspire students develop academic skills and adapt to tertiary student life. The SSC offers flexible online and face-to-face appointments at both the Northern Beaches Campus and City Campus. Support includes:
- English language assistance (ESL support)
- Wellness support
- Effective study techniques
- Report and essay writing skills
- Exam preparation techniques
- Time and stress management
- Academic writing and oral presentations
- Specialist numeracy support for subjects like Accounting and Statistics
The SSC also runs a Peer Assisted Learning Service (PALS) and offers 24/7 online support through Studiosity.
Aspire Institute is proven in its ability to provide reputable English language lessons and support through Aspire English, which operates from the same campuses. All Aspire students receive personalised support to maximise success in their studies.
Course Quick Facts
| Course Name | Diploma of Business | Diploma of Business | Diploma of Business |
| CRICOS Code | 0101112 | 0101112 | 0101112 |
| UAC Code | 530501 | 530502 | 520505 |
| Campus | Northern Beaches Campus, Manly | City Campus, Sydney | Online* |
| Accreditation Status | Self-Accrediting Authority | Self-Accrediting Authority | Self-Accrediting Authority |
| AQF Level | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Duration | 1 year (or part-time equivalent) | 1 year (or part-time equivalent) | 1 year (or part-time equivalent) |
| Accelerated Duration | 2 x trimesters (7 months) | 2 x trimesters (7 months) | 2 x trimesters (7 months) |
| FEE-Help | YES Domestic students | YES Domestic students | YES Domestic students |
| Study Mode | On campus | Online* | On campus | Online* | On campus | Online* |
| Start | Main Intakes: February, May, August | Mid-Term Intakes: March, June, October, December | Main Intakes: February, May, August | Mid-Term Intakes: March, June, October, December | Main Intakes: February, May, August | Mid-Term Intakes: March, June, October, December |
| Annual Indicative Student Enrolments | 28 Diploma students + 187 ICMS Bachelor of Business students in 2022 | 28 Diploma students + 187 ICMS Bachelor of Business students in 2022 | 28 Diploma students + 187 ICMS Bachelor of Business students in 2022 |
| Entry Requirements | Domestic Students | International Students | Domestic Students | International Students | Domestic Students | International Students |
| Pathway options | International College of Management Sydney (ICMS) | International College of Management Sydney (ICMS) | International College of Management Sydney (ICMS) |
* In accordance with the Australian Government ESOS National Code international students on a student visa can only undertake 33% of their total enrolment load online and must be enrolled in at least one (1) on-campus subject in each compulsory study period. Learn more
Recommended Course Structure
| Trimester | Subject Type | Subject Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | CORE | BUS101A/BUS101B | Pathway to Success |
| CORE | MGT101A/MGT103B | Management Solutions for a Changing World/ Contemporary Management | |
| CORE | STA101A/STA101B | Data Informed Decision Making | |
| CORE | MGT102A/MGT102B | Global Citizenship | |
| T2 | CORE | MKT101A/MKT101B | Marketing |
| ELECTIVE | UTS – MKT102A/MKT102B MQU – ENT101A/ENT102B ICMS – Any subject from the list of elective subjects | Elective 100 | |
| CORE | ACC101A/ACC101B | Financial and Commercial Literacy | |
| ELECTIVE | UTS – MKT103A/MKT103B MQU – ECO201A/ECO201B ICMS – Any subject from the list of elective subjects | Elective 100 |
Note: Both A and B code subject versions are displayed as they are approved equivalent in content, assessments and learning outcomes. As ICMS courses are reaccredited, the subject is updated to a B-code suffix. Students studying a Diploma of Business, Diploma of Business (Sports Management), Diploma of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation), Diploma of Business (Marketing), Diploma of Business (International Tourism), Diploma of Hospitality Management and Diploma of Event Management will be enrolled in B-code subjects in 2027. Students enrolled in all other courses at ICMS will complete the equivalent A-code subject.
Pathway Programs
